Words Their Way Vocabulary

Choose 8 words that are new to you or that you are not familiar with. Write down what you think the word means and then look up the definition. Copy down the definition with the usage (i.e. noun, verb, adjective, etc.)

Mix
My meaning: To mix something with something else.
Definition: (Verb) to put, stir or come together to form a single, blended thing.

Join
My meaning: to join into something.
Definition: (verb) to bring together; connect; fasten.

Wait
My meaning: to wait for something.
Definition: (verb) to stay in a place or do nothing while expecting something to happen,

Want
My meaning: to have to have it.
Definition: (verb) to feel that one would like to have, do, get.

Shout
My meaning: To raise your voice or to talk loudly.
Definition: (noun) a sudden, loud cry or call.

Start
My meaning: to do something or start something up.
Definition: (verb) to begin to go, do, act, be.

Chew
My meaning: to eat something then to swallow it.
Definition: (verb) to bite and grind up with the teeth.


Help
My meaning: to cry for attention or if your hurt.
Definition: (verb) To give or do something that is needed or useful; make things easier for; aid.